Horseback riding

The Western Chronicles

Fate flips both sides of the coin

and death with horses can be out of your control

May 1, 2026

The Western Chronicles

Spring is in the hair

It’s a great time to work on your horse skills and relationship with your horse

March 22, 2026

The Western Chronicles

A love letter to my veterinarian

need more veterinarians like mine in the equine field

February 22, 2026

Local News

Skijoring thunders back into Silverton

‘is the best of everything that Southwest has to offer,’ group’s president says

February 14, 2026

The Western Chronicles

The Year of the Horse

A new year is coming, according to the Chinese Zodiac, so it’s time to reflect

January 25, 2026

Columnists

Horse Sense and Common Sense; Taking the Panic Out of the Pandemic

safe, educate yourself, come together as a community

November 30, 2025

Sports

Country and western

Cowboy Gathering was an example of how to celebrate the West

October 26, 2025

Sports

From wild to mild, the West is here to stay

can respect progress and embrace Western heritage

September 28, 2025

Local News

Equestrian reports rise in trail conflicts in Southwest Colorado

of Durango official reminds recreators to be mindful of all users, especially horseback riders

September 10, 2025

Sports

Glass horses

One, tiny and fragile orphaned foal from Arizona made its mark on me

August 31, 2025

Sports

There is no “I” in Rodeo

takes a village for those we love to be successful in this sport

August 10, 2025

Sports

Rodeo high school finals winding down for locals

Durango, Bayfield, Pagosa Springs represented in Wyoming

July 19, 2025

Sports

My mom jeans are Wranglers; what’s your superpower?

you to all rodeo moms for all you do

May 11, 2025

Sports

Prize money and moments

a pairing of horse and person can pay off

April 27, 2025

Sports

Horsehair everywhere

means it’s time to brush your horse and your horse skills

March 23, 2025

Sports

New year, same ol’ me

A whole new batch of horse problems means we’re growing together

January 19, 2025

Sports

The night before Cowboy Christmas

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca ’Twas the night before Christmas here on the farm, not a creature as stirring out in the…

December 22, 2024

Local News

Photos: Riding away the day

Anne Dahlson feeds a treat to Risa Bliss’ horse Cinco, a 10-year-old Andalusian, and to her horse, Bo, a 22-year-old…

November 19, 2024

Sports

Thankful for the lessons learned from wild horses and cowboys

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca Before we know it, there will be a run on black Stetsons, mirrored sunglasses and toothpicks. It’s…

November 17, 2024

Sports

Calling all cowboys

celebrate Durango’s Western heritage in October

September 29, 2024

Sports

No time can mean the best time

in rodeo and life is what you make of it

July 21, 2024

Sports

Changing Leads

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca There is always a lot of learning and talk about “getting on the right lead,” to direct…

June 23, 2024

Sports

Remembering the best horse I never had

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca I remember the first time I ever saw a horse in the wild. I was hiking in…

May 26, 2024

Sports

What’s your beef with branding?

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca Branding not only serves the purpose of proof of ownership, by helping to keep cattle from getting…

April 21, 2024